Marion Monitor
March 2, 1882
Geo. W. STOVER, of Carterville, was in the city Monday.
R. BORTON has credit on our books for money paid in.
A.M. PACE returned home Saturday from a week’s absence.
Gus JACKSON has left Carterville under a cloud of suspicion.
Wm. GALLAGHER, the furniture man, has our thanks for money paid in.
See adjustment notice of the estate of Henry HOFFART, deceased in this issue.
Miss Ella SPILLER came home from her school at Cottage Home last Saturday.
Miss Della GOODALL came home from Carbondale Saturday to spend the Sunday.
L.A. GODDARD, banker, has our thanks for favors in the line of job printing.
N.G. REID has moved his family into the property owned by Mrs. Mary DUNAWAY.
W.J. WESTBROOK returned from St. Louis last week, and will stay at home for awhile.
A.S. ATWOOD has moved to Springfield, Mo., and orders his Monitor sent there.
Hon. J.G. NEWTON called at this office Thursday last and subscribed for the Monitor.
John WEST says he knows the Monitor is a good paper; so he called last Friday and subscribed for it.
J.L. HENSON, of Hickory Barrens, Mo., has our thanks for his subscription paid to date and in advance.
Mr. PAVEY, the new resident of the Sims farm, lost one of his work horses by death Saturday night last.
B. Frank COPELAND, the efficient proprietor of the post office store, has our thanks for an order for job work.
An infant child of M.C. and C.H. CAMPBELL died in this city early Wednesday morning, March 1, aged about a year in a half.
A social gathering of young people took place at the residence of A.F. WHITE on Saturday evening last, and a good time is reported.
Charles WARD, a coal miner at Mt. Carbon was crushed to death by falling coal last week. This is the third death there in a short time.
Jacob STEIN, the popular Lake Creek miller, refitted and improved his mill during the winter months, and is now ready for business.
Shannon HOLLAND and wife and W.T. DAVIS and wife took advantage of the fair weather on Sunday and visited friends in the country.
J.B. DRUKE, one of the sturdy stalwarts, of Grassy, sends in his name as a subscriber to the Monitor, and orders it to come regularly.
John D. EDWARDS has learned the silver plating business and started Wednesday for the Sunny South to ply his business.
We are informed that our Williamson county people who went to Florida some time since, have arrived at their destination and are well pleased thereby.
L.A. GODDARD has resigned his position as secretary of the Williamson county Agricultural Society. He will be succeeded by J.R. LITTLE, the efficient assistant secretary.
Elder John A. RODMAN, of Williamson county, passed through this city Monday, on his return home from Ava where he has been conducting a protracted meeting.-Murphysboro Era
G.W. YOUNG, J.W. PEEBLES, J.P. MOORE, J.F. CONNELL, E.E. MITCHELL and W.H. EUBANKS went to Carterville last Friday night on a visit to the new lodge of Odd Fellows at that place.
Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON lectured last Sunday evening to a fair sized congregation from the text. ‘Wherewith shall a young man mend his ways.’ The discourse was able and eloquent and enjoyed by all.
A.M. PACE and wife will leave this week for Hot Springs, Ark., where they will go for the benefit of Mr. PACE’s health. We are sorry to lost them from our midst, but wish them success wherever they may make their home.
We are pained to announce the death of J.S. TUCKER, of Rock Creek, at his residence recently. Mr. TUCKER was another of the early settlers of this county, and was well liked by all. Thus one by one do they go.
A neck tie party, under management of Misses Anna GOODALL and Louella BAINBRIDGE, came off last Thursday evening at the residence of Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON. About fifteen couple were present and a good time was had.
On account of ill health, A.M. PACE has retired from the banking firm of Pace & Goddard. L.A. GODDARD will continue the business under his own name. Mr. GODDARD is a business man of rare qualifications and will give satisfaction to all patrons.
Through carelessness we omitted in our last issue to chronicle the death of Mrs. G.W. EVANS, who departed this life from her late residence on Saturday Feb. 18, aged 27 years, 11 months and 29 days. Dr. EVANS and family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
We neglected in our last issue to chronicle the death of Isaac MCCOY, who died at his residence, three miles northwest from this place on Feb. 16. Mr. MCCOY was one of the old settlers of this section, and his death will be mourned by not a few. “A land mark has fallen.”
Elder Ira J. CHASE finished his course of lectures at the Christian church last Sunday evening, and departed for his home Monday. His labors were rewarded by two conversions, and additions to the church. Mr. CHASE is the peer of any divine that has been here for some time, and was greeted with large audiences.
DIED-GRAY
At his residence, one mile east of Marion, on Monday, February 27, 1882, at 9 o’clock p.m., aged 52 years, 10 months and 10 days, Henry GRAY. Funeral services at the Christian Church at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, Elder J.P. DAVIS officiating. Burial at Sanders cemetery.
Thus again we are called upon to chronicle the loss of another of our staunch and steadfast citizens. For three months Mr. GRAY has been confined to his bed of sickness, and his recovery was doubted of by many of his friends and relatives. So that his end was not unexpected. His death was peaceful and happy. His bereaved family have the sympathys of the entire community.
A CORRECTION
Editor Monitor-I desire to state for the people of Williamson county that the accusations brought against me, relative to my wanting to scatter what was supposed to be a contagious disease, is false. There is not a word of truth in it. I can prove that from the first intimation that scarlet fever was in my family I stopped my children from school, nor did they go out any more.
I submitted to every proposition offered me by the physicians, which, as I thought, was the proper authority. But to my utter astonishment it has been circulated that I was offered $50 to close my doors. That is a lie.
The doctors told me that they did not wish to interfere with my business, and that I need not close my store, as there was no danger if I would keep the partition door between my store and residence closed. To this I submitted. Yet parties say I did all I could to ruin the town and spread the disease, and that they would not trade with me any more.
Is that justice? The city authorities put up flags and boards on my store to warn people away, thus damaging my business several hundred dollars. And not only has my business been hurt, but that of C.M. KERN and Reid & Davis also. This has been _ood for our rivals on the east side of the square, and they were not slow in using it.
The disease has not terminated, but has broken our in another part of the city. Yet nothing has been done. Why not? Is there not a screw loose somewhere? I did my duty, yet I seem to have got the worst of it.
I have lived here 25 years, and have always tried to do my duty as an honest, law abiding citizen, and yet, in the hour of trouble some have tried to ruin me. I could stand it no longer and now come to the people through the columns of the Monitor. Investigate this affair, and if I done wrong, then punish me. If not, exonerate me.
George W. MAY
Marion Monitor
March 9, 1882
CRAB ORCHARD CHIPS
Jasper BREWER has gone to New Orleans with poultry.
Rumor says that John ROMAGE will move back to his farm in this precinct soon, and again live among the saints.
Thomas BONES, our accommodating and efficient postmaster, suits President Arthur exactly, and have heard no word of complaint.
Ned CORDER drives the four horse team. He is a go ahead fellow and knows how to handle horses.
Dr. J.M. FOWLER was among our visitors recently. He is a good fellow and always welcome.
John DAVIS’ friends are urging him for the office of assessor and treasurer on the Republican ticket. John is a wheel horse and would make a good race.
Samuel LEWES has purchased the wagon and plow shop of H.W. MCCLUSKEY, and is getting up agricultural implements at bottom prices.
Thos. DAVIS, our wide awake member of the Republican Central Committee, is holding a revival at the political church with several bourbon converts. If there are any others that wish to join we will sing the good old song, “In the Sweet Bye and Bye,” and extend the right hand of fellowship. No trial members taken in.
Thos. BUNDY, the giant boy, is blooming into manhood fast. Tom is a Stalwart of the Old Guard persuasion, and a pair of twelves is full tight.
VALEDICTORY
With the last issue of the Monitor the connection of Chas. W. METZGAR with it as editor and publisher eased, and he has been succeeded by J.P. COPELAND.
In taking our leave of the patrons and friends of the Monitor throughout this section, it is with the deepest of regret. In the year spent by us in this section we have former friendships that were hard to break, and we shall leave this section with nothing but the warmest friendships for those among whom we have made our home. To friends and patrons who have assisted me so kindly, I return my warmest thanks.
All persons indebted to me are hereby notified to call and settle with my successor with whom I have left my accounts.
Yours Truly, Chas W. METZGAR
LOCAL EVENTS
Ed WINTERS, of Rock Creek, has our thanks for subscription paid up.
Mr. W.E. PICKARD, of Lake Creek precinct, has our thanks for job work.
W.A. STOTLAR, one of Williamson’s best teachers, made us an agreeable call Saturday last.
J.H. MOCABY, of Corinth, Monday last, deposited with us $1.50 for the Monitor one year.
Prof. GRANT having finished his winter term of school is now visible frequently in town.
Geo. W. ANDERSON of Sulpher Springs, has our thanks for his subscription paid in advance.
Messrs. Presson & Griggs are delivering a large bill of lumber at the depot for Mr. H. LAUDER.
Messrs. J.M. ANDERSON, John WEST and Wm. GALLAGHER have credit on our books for subscriptions paid in advance.
George BROCK came home this week from Charleston, Mo., where he was been in the interest of the Little & McKean lumber business.
John A. ENSMINGER returned home from Cairo last Monday, where he has been attending his brother, Duke, who has been quite ill.
Our time honored friend, M.S. STRIKE, was visible on Marion streets Monday last. His visits are not frequent but pleasant.
Rev. PERDUE returned to his western home last Monday accompanied by his brother-in-law who will for the future reside in Colorado.
Mr. J.B. EDRINGTON and family, of New Burnside, arrived in this place last Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of C.M. EDWARDS.
Mr. J.M. BURKHART has accepted the secretaryship of the Williamson County Agricultural Association. No better selection could have been made.
Mr. N.W. CRANE, of Craneville, was in the city Sunday last, and left an advertisement for the Monitor, for which we return thanks. See “Tax Purchase’s Notice”
Esq. BURNETT, late of Rock Creek, but now of Northern, was looking after business in Marion last week. The ‘Squire is substantially a good citizen and a pleasant gentleman.
Mr. A.G. SHEPPARD, our old time friend, called around last Saturday, after a short time as juror in the Jackson county court. Strange as it may seem not a single whisky trial was Mr. S rusted with.
A.H. NORTH, of Eight Mile, was here last Monday, and as ever, very agreeable. Abe is not tired of Williamson, but says he has a claim in Arizona, consisting of a cook stove and _ent, about which he is anxious.
It is our unpleasant duty to have to chronicle two deaths in our city this week. Mr. Charles M. EDWARDS, Sunday evening at 8:15 o’clock, of congestion of the bowels, and Miss Emma WALLACE, Monday morning at 11:30 o’clock, of typhoid pneumonia. Appropriate notice is given in another column.
George BROCK informs us that connection between Cairo, Ills., and Charleston, Mo., is made by skiff. The distance traveled by water is about thirty miles, while the two towns are only about 14 miles apart.
Esq. J.M. ANDERSON has gone to Eureka Springs, Colorado, to spend the spring and summer for his health. For some time past he has been feeble but it is hoped that by the end of the present season he will return to his old home fully recovered.
N.H. CAMMACK & Son of Cambridge City, Ind. Have purchased a large tract of timbered land in Grassy precinct, and will erect a sawmill at Cottage Home. We have room for enterprising, honorable men in Williamson county who are looking for locations, and to all of that class we say come.
His Honor, Mayor GODDARD, issued a proclamation Monday morning that all places of business in the city be closed from 9 till 10 o’clock, in respect of the memory of the late lamented C.M. EDWARDS, whose funeral took place between those hours. Our merchants obeyed promptly and willingly.
Grand Jury for May term 1882: Jas. A. SMITH, Samuel PAINTER, J.P. THROGMORTON, Henry OGDEN, Gerge(sic) W. ROBERTS, John C. LANDERS, J.C. MILLER, T.R. STONE, John BROWN, R.R. HENDRICKSON, C.M. KERN, W.T. LEWIS, Shannon HOLLAND, J.T. MAYER, Calvin PHILLIPS, J.C. FLETCHER, E.H. WINTERS, Lindsey MILLER, Jno. W. ERWIN, S.B. MCNEILL, Joseph DRAKE, Harrison CRAIN and W.E. SIZEMORE.
The Marion Literary Society at its regular meeting last Monday evening, elected the following officers for the ensuing month: Miss Flora SCAWTHON, president; Miss Ella HUNDLEY, vice president; John M. BAINBRIDGE, secretary; George MOORE, treasurer; Jeff AIKMAN and Chas. M. LEE, marshals; Prof. J.P. DAVIS and J.B. DAVIS, critics. This is a splendid little organization, one in which every member takes just pride, for tis here that one of the pleasantest hours each week are spent, midst music, mirth and social converse, and the young folks here who do not belong, are surely missing much.
DIED
At his residence in this city, on Sunday, March 5, 1882, at 8:15 o’clock p.m., aged 48 years, 10 months and 16 days, Mr. Charles M. EDWARDS.
Funeral services were held at the M.E. church South on Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock by Revs. J.W. TOOTHAKER and T.E. HALL, from whence the remains were followed to Union Grove by a vast number of sorrowing friends and relatives, under the direct supervision of the Masonic fraternity, who buried the remains of their brother with the imposing honors characteristic with that institution of such occasions.
ROLL OF HONOR
The following are the names of pupils who were neither absent nor tardy during the last term of Marion high School:
Dora VICK, Grace HUNDLEY, Lulu NANCE, J.P. DAVIS, teacher.
Walter PRIDE, Susie DAVIS, Sarah DAVIS, Vina DUNCAN, James GRIDER, Gussie HENDRICKSON, Frankie STEPHENS Mrs. Parle AIKMAN, teacher.
Edna HARTWELL, Lemle(?) CRUSE, Mrs. Mollie GOODALL, teacher.
Olive MCINTOSH, Lena BURKHART, Ida KELLEY, Nannie DAVIS, Effie EUBANKS, Miss Georgie WROTON, teacher.
MARRIED
RAY-COLP-In this city, March 1, by P.H. LANG, J.P., James RAY, of Franklin county, and Miss Mary J. COLP, of this county.
ODUM-MOORE-At the residence of Levi A. JONES, in this county, by ‘Squire W.W. YOUNG, on February 16, George W. ODOM and Miss Sarah M. MOORE, both of this county.
Marion Monitor
March 16, 1882
LOCAL EVENTS
Rev. G.W. MAY talks of moving to Fairmount, Ill.
L.D. HARTWELL has our thanks for substantial favors.
The juveniles had a jollification at W.T. DAVIS’ last Wednesday night.
Phil SPRAGUE, of Eight Mile, was around to see us last week.
L.D. HARTWELL spent a part of last week in Carterville looking after the McCartney estate.
R.F. PEEBLES, Crab Orchard, was a visitor to Marion Thursday and Friday last.
Mr. W.F. HALL, from near Stone Fort, paid the Monitor a call yesterday, and left a legal. Thanks.
From the Golconda News we learn that Hon. W.S. MORRIS has bought property and will locate in Golconda.
Mrs. DUNAWAY and son Charley returned from a pleasant trip to Carbondale last week.
Capt. MCSPARIN and Esq. EPPERSON, A.K. HAYS and Haz. BEEKLY, all of Stone Fort, were in town this week in attendance on county court.
Mr. G.W. PIKE, of Lake Creek precinct, was in the city Saturday last and paid for the Monitor in advance, for which we return thanks.
Prof. John H. DUNCAN, principal of public schools, and J.E. MANIER, station agent, both of Carterville, came up to Marion last Sunday on a pleasant visit.
George W. MCKEAN, Special agent U.S. pension department, is in town this week looking after a few cases reported to the department from this city.
Dr. MULKEY, recently of Crainville, is looking after business matters in Marion this week. He is located one mile south of Moscow, Union county, and reports a large practice.
Dr. W.C. WILLIFORD, of Montgomery, Ind., was among his old friends in this county a few days last week. The Doctor is well pleased with his present “Hoosier” home, and says nothing but the brightest outlook meets the traveler along the road from here to Montgomery, in the growing crops.
Mr. A.L. GOSSETT, representing the Union Publishing House, Cincinnati, Ohio, spent a few days in our midst last week, and, we learn, established an agency for said house in Marion. His entrée in this city will long be remembered by the young folks who formed his acquaintance and listened to the sweet music discoursed by him on his clarinet. We hope he may visit our little city again soon, and we promise him a cordial reception.
Mr. F.M. SPARKS came in last week and ordered the monitor sent to Mr. I.W. ROBERTSON, Longwood, Florida. He says that Mr. R. has a residence built, and that Mr. HARRISON has one under way. They also report the country a magnificent place for a home. Mr. R. writes that he will be in Marion about the 1st of May.
One of Marion’s fairest belles, Miss Louella BAINBRIDGE, left last Thursday for an extended visit to relatives in Lebanon, Mo., Society here will greatly miss Miss Lou, and all her admiring friends wish she may forego her conclusion to stay a year, and return long ere that time shall have expired. By her departure Marion loses a jewel and Lebanon gains a rare social treasure.
GRASSY GROUPS
Mr. G.J. BAKER has been in attendance at court the past two weeks.
Mrs. J.D. BAKER is slowly recovering from a three weeks’ attack of pneumonia.
Mr. CAZY of Sulpher Springs has been employed to finish the school house at Ogden.
Mr. Nathan MEADE recently returned from Mo. Mr. MEADE says he intends returning soon.
Messrs. N. HAND & David CAMMACK, of Ind., were down last week, selecting a site for their mill.
Major SANDERS of Union Co., has purchased the Allen estate of G.J. BAKER, and will shortly remove.
LAKE CREEK
Mrs. Jasper HARRIS has been sick for the past week, but is improving very fast.
Jake REIGHL has moved where Mun HUNTER lived, Jake don’t feel right away from his old stamping ground. We are glad he has moved back, and hope he will not leave soon.
Peter WASTIER has bought the farm that belonged to Elisha DORRIS.
Webster DUNCAN will in a very short time be a free man once more. His school will close.
John BROWN is one of the Grand Jurors. Boys, you had better look a little out.
Sam JONES has moved back to his farm. There is no place like home with Sam.
George PIKE is fitting up a sulkey to train Dexter the second for the coming fairs. His time is unknown to the public.
John CLAYTON is very low with consumption.
Riley DARROW died with consumption last Thursday night at 12 o’clock, was buried at Jeffersonville Saturday, by the Masons. A large crowd attended the funeral. He leaves a wife and relations to mourn his loss. He has suffered a great deal but his suffering is no more.
Anton OETH Jr. has bought the farm that belonged to George GAMBRILL. It joins Anton’s farm. It looks rather suspicious. Anton is a young man, and the farm he bought from Gambrill has a very nice house on it. Girls don’t you wish it was leap year.
GRASSY
The school in Dis. 7 taught by Miss Ella L. SPILLER, of Marion, closed on Wednesday March 15 Miss SPILLER has given the people one of the best schools ever taught in Dis. 5. She gave general satisfaction, was beloved by all her scholars, esteemed by all who came in contact with her or made her acquaintance. We understand Miss SPILLER contemplates making a trip to Florida during the season, for the benefit of her health, and on her return she intends attending the Mt. Carmel school one or more terms, and finally she intends going into business at Carterville. We do not know what branch of business she intends following, but suppose she is thinking of forming a partnership and settling down permanently. She receives the well wishes of her many friends here, old and young, and especially
Aratus.
CHESTER PRISON ITEMS
Capt. HENDRICKSON has been appointed store keeper, and Jerry GRAVES is now cell-keeper.
W.S. DOWELL has become a noted detective, and has an offer of a large salary to fill the position of superintendent of detectives in one of our largest cities.
Marion Monitor
March 23, 1882
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Western-Jno. CRUSE, H.M. RICHART
Eight Mile-S.W. RUSSELL, W.R. FARMER
Grassy-Wm. COLLINS, M.D. BAKER
Herrin's Prairie-J.H. DUNCAN, J. PARSONS
Carterville-B.H. STOTLAR, W.H. PERRY
Bainbridge-Thos. COX, Rob't COPHER
Southern-B.F. CHITTY, Hiram STANLEY
Lake Creek-W.W. YOUNG, S. HARRIS
Marion-E.E. MITCHELL, Chas W. METZGAR
Union-O.P. HENSON, Wm. SMITH
Northern-H.W. BEERS, J.L. ROBERTS
Rock Creek-H.P. DUTY, G. H. PRICHETT
Crab Orchard-J.W. ERWIN, W.T. DAVIS
Saline-S.B. MCNEILL, J.F. HALL
GEO W YOUNG
The Golconda News, after carefully looking over the list of congressional aspirants, contains the following truthful and sensible article:
Among the many aspirants for congressional honors in this district there are none who deserve better treatment at the hands of the republican party than Judge George W. YOUNG, of Williamson county. He went into the army when a boy and was scarce a man when he returned at the close of the war. He found in his county an overwhelming democratic majority at a time when democratic majorities were scarce everywhere. He was the leading spirit in the organization of the Republican Party in his county, perfected and kept intact that organization, which has fought its way step by step, and gained ground inch by inch until Williamson may now be reckoned one of the safe republican counties of the district. Such work surely deserves some recognition, and if a candidate can be secured whose energy, untiring industry and unquestioned ability as a political organizer can do for the partying the district what Judge YOUNG has done for the party in his county, that candidate will be a tower of strength to the ticket. We do not say that Judge YOUNG’s abilities transcend the abilities of all his competitors or that his claims are greater than may possibly be urged for some other candidate, but we do assert that such abilities as the Judge has are not to be despised, and that his claims ought not to be overlooked. His abilities are worthy of recognition and his services are deserving of reward.
CORINTH CRUMBS
This has been an active week in this vicinity among the farmers. They have been pushing up their ponies to get the last oats in the ground, in order to commence the early planting of corn.
The grumblers have been heard from. They do not want to stop the plow to go to courting during the week. Some are willing to devote the time the Lord has set aside for His worship and man’s rest to the courting business. But the courting complained of most is the suit between Top G. MANKER and Mr. ROBERTS, the celebrated fine horse courting, and the suit of John HARRIS vs. DAVIS. The two cases have caused many of our citizens to leave their peaceful homes and wend their way to the city to be instrumental in the hands of the lawyers in giving their fellow men lawful justice. Protracted terms of court in spring time is bad on the corn crop, and will make peas and potatoes late.
The festive little cinch bugs are improving this fine weather, and are viewing their future pastures. They have swarmed in some localities, and will be swarming in fine weather.
GRASSY GROUPS
Mr. Lum SANDERS will attend Ewing college during the spring term.
Mr. Henry OGDEN has contracted to replace the bridge across Grassy creek.
Mr. J.B. DRUEKE made Cairo a business visit last week. Success to you, John.
The singing class at Pleasant Hill is progressing finely under the management of Prof. HICKS.
L.D. GRAHAM and G. RUSHING were ordained to the ministry at the last meeting of the Pleasant Hill church.
The Monitor doesn’t seem to be coming as regularly as Hen. NORRIS said it must. Henry, you should subscribe for it.
What next? Nate MEADE is talking of buying a farm. It may be, and it may not be; but we rather think it will. Anyway, he visits Uncle Dave’s house pretty often.
CARTERVILLE CRYSTALS
“Billy” BUNDY returned from an extended tour in Florida Monday last. He contemplates settling up his business arrangements here with a view to locate permanently in that sunny climate at an early date.
We are pained to chronicle the death of Jas. A. KIBBY, our city barber. Feeling indisposed, he quit his shop early Saturday morning last and went to his home, where he was suddenly overcome with excruciating agony and before the lapse of twenty-four hours, he passed into that awful unknown existence, so fearful to contemplate. Our unfeigned sympathy is tendered the bereaved widow and relatives.
Prof. Ben L. WASHBURN closed his work in the school room, on Friday last, and is now enjoying a few days of leisure among friends, preparatory to commencing work on his farm. We believe that Ben is matrimonially inclined, although he demurs to the charge.
The members of the I.O.O.F. of this city went in force to Marion Saturday night on a visit to the lodge at that place. They are unanimous in reporting an excellent time, and are enthusiastic over the royal treatment received at the hands of the Marion “boys.” Their return trip, however, consequent upon the unusual darkness of the night, was fraught with events that bode fair to be quite serious. The buggy in which Walter TREGNOING and John HADFIELD were riding was upset, and the boys were thrown out and bruised considerably, after which the horse ran off, and especially, tried to bruise buggy, as its dilapidated appearance indicated next morning.
Henry GUNSTER has been confined to his bed for some time with typhoid fever, but is better at this writing.
S.H. BUNDY, jr. , has been sick for a few days past. We fear he is to have a spell of fever.
Revs. ARMSTRONG, PETTON and HALKINS were in our city Sunday last for the purpose of organizing and building a church of the Presbyterian order. The building will soon be commenced. The Carterville choir furnished some excellent music on the occasion.
A charade part at T.G. MATHEWS’ one night last week. A splendid time is reported by those who attended. We hope they will be more frequent in the future.
The Philleymonica Society meets at Mr. Robert HINCHCLIFF’s Monday night. Come and enjoy yourselves.
J.E. MANIER, our station agent seems well pleased with Carterville. We are glad of this, and hope that he may remain long with us.
LOCAL EVENTS
We are glad to see our young friend Sid TYNER again on the streets, after a few days’ sickness.
Mrs. Sarah SNIDER and son, of Carbondale, visited friends and relatives in this city the latter part of the week.
Hon. Milo ERWIN, member of the legislature, left on the evening train last Tuesday for Springfield to attend the called session which convenes to-day.
Mrs. M.J. HENDRICKSON and Miss Etta DUNSTON left last Saturday for a short visit to friends in Pamona. The Monitor hopes they will enjoy themselves while absent and have a safe return home.
Mr. Harvy ISAACS, of Northern, paid the Monitor a very pleasant call Saturday last. He seems to be confident that the wheat and fruit crops are going to be abundant this year. Before leaving however he did as all good republicans in the county should do-subscribe for the Monitor.
Three of the children of Mr. CONNELL, editor of the Egyptian Press, of this place, have been very sick for a week past with scarlet fever, but, we are glad to state, are much better, and have been pronounced out of danger by the attending physicians.
Three or four persons from Alton Ill, arrived in town last Monday looking after homes in Williamson county. They want to buy farms and are now on the lookout for suitable places. Mr. A.F. WHITE, Williamson’s real estate man, is escorting them over the county.
W.S. TAYLOR, of Terrehaute, Ind.; Chas. E. SHELDON, Rockford, Ill; W.H. WEAVER, Harrisburg; A.C. and L.R. STINTZ, of Alton, and Joseph BRUEHL, of Philadelphia, Penn, arrived in our city Monday and registered at the Cline House. At the same house Tuesday J.C. HUNDLEY, Carbondale; L.A. BROWNING, St. Louis and A. DAVIDSON, Cairo.
The funeral of Jas. A. KIBBY, who died at Carterville last Sunday, took place from the Methodist Episcopal church, this city, Monday, and was attended by a great number of friends. Mr. KIBBY formerly resided in Marion, and was known and esteemed by many of our citizens, as the number who followed his remains to their last resting place attested. The family of deceased have the sympathy of a host of sorrowing friends in Marion.
We have been ordered to send the Monitor regularly to Miss Annie HARRISON, Mt. Carroll, Ill. Also to be sent to Miss Jennie SMITH, Wapella, Ill.
Last week Mr. John BARTH, Sr., of St. Clair county, Ills., paid over $4,000 case and received deeds to the A.G. OWEN farm, at Bainbridge, and the Hundley farm just west of Bainbridge. The BARTH family are strong, numerically and financially. They come among us as first class farmers. We have several excellent farmers in the county and room for more, and to all such we extend a hearty welcome.
The social given at the Simmons House, last Monday evening, as a birthday part for Miss Lou., Othello , and Tolbert SIMMONS, all of whom have the same birthday, two-Miss Lou and Othello being twins-was a success in every particular. All present enjoyed themselves to the fullest and reluctantly parted company at 10:30, to wend their several ways homeward to
Dream, perchance, of heavenly things,
Of lovely maids on lovely wings.
Marion has the best trained dog in the state, we expect. His name is Jack and is the property of Mr. Jas. BAINBRIDGE. His training has been principally upon peddlers, lightning rod men, book agents and the like, and seems to know them at sight. The other day a book agent came in, and instally little Jack showed signs of recognizing “one of the craft.” He remained perfectly quiet lying on the porch where he was when the book man came up, until that worthy got through talking, and picked up his canvassing outfit and started for the gate. Now Jack had been trained not to let any one take anything from the yard, and when he saw the agent pick up his pack from the porch, he naturally supposed that it wasn’t exactly the proper thing, so he “nailed” the gentleman of vast literary views directly by the portion of his trousers which meets a chair first, and held him fast until his owner came out and took him loose. The family owning that little dog will have
CORRESPONDENCE
GRASSY GRUMBLES ANSWERED.
In volume 8, number 36 of the Monitor we find the following language: “We understand that the brethren of Pleasant Hill church have ordered Elder L. BARROWS to stop preaching at the school house in district 7. Now we would like to know how the brethren of that church got their authority to control district 7?” At the regular business meeting of the Pleasant hill church, on Saturday before the first Lord’s day in March, 1882, the church ordered that this statement be refuted by the clerk and that he should reply in the article above mentioned, through the Monitor in order that the public might know that the statement was false; or that the church made no such order.
Elder BARROWS had an appointment to preach at the school house in district 7 on a certain Saturday night and Sunday following, at which time there was a protracted meeting in progress at Pleasant Hill church, and the brethren of that church who lived in the neighborhood of the school house desired to attend the meeting at Pleasant Hill. Some of them requested that he should call in his appointment for that time, and he did so. It may be possible that the statement made by the writer from district 7 grew out of this circumstance.
So far as the church ordering that Elder BARROWS should stop preaching at the school house, or any other place is concerened, is a mistake, and if any individual did so, the church is not responsible for it.
J.M. KILBRETH, Clerk Pro tem.
Marion Monitor
March 30, 1882
COMMITTEE MEETING
Judge Young Endorsed for Congress
The meeting of the County Central Committee last Saturday was a very interesting one.-Nearly every precinct was represented. Besides members of the Committee there were many leading Republicans from different parts of the county present. All were invited to join in the deliberations and a sort of political love feast was indulged in. Matters of political nature were discussed pro and con. The condition of the party, from the reports was all that could be desired. Everybody seemed anxious to put a good, strong ticket in the field this fall, and work in harmony for the success of the candidates. The time for holding the convention was not decided upon; the prevailing opinion seemed to favor putting the convention off until after wheat harvest. Interest in the coming Congressional contest is beginning to take shape in a very decided manner. Harman F. WHITACRE, Esq., of Bainbridge precinct, offered the following preamble and resolution which was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Judge George W. YOUNG has been a faithful and untiring worker for the success of the Republican Party in this county for the past seventeen years, and rendered his country valuable service during the late war. We believe that the record he has made both as a public officer and private citizen, justly entitle him to the united support of the Republicans of Williamson County for the Congressional nomination. And we believe that the claims of Williamson county should be recognized by the Republicans of this Congressional district. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we unhesitatingly recommend Geo. W. YOUNG to the Republicans throughout the district as a man eminently qualified to represent the people of Southern Illinois in the National Congress, with the assurance that the interests of the county and the party will be faithfully cared for in the event of his election; and we pledge our united efforts to secure his nomination and his election.
We hope our Republican friends over the district will take an equitable view of this question as this is the first time Williamson county has ever asked any support, either on the National or State ticket.
CARTERVILLE CRYSTALS
C.T. BOYD is again selling clothing in Carterville. He stays only two weeks.
C.W. SPRAGUE starts to Carbondale to learn telegraphy, the 5th proximo. We wish him success in his new undertaking.
The charade party given at Mrs. PRIBBLES’ residence last Saturday night, was a complete success. All who were fortunate enough to be present will say as much. Charades are becoming “the proper thing” in Carterville.
The Phileymonica Society at Mr. Robert HINCHCLIFF’s last Wednesday night had a huge time. There were present about twenty persons all of whom enjoyed the beautiful sight of the artistically arrayed flowers, and breathed the delicate perfume exhaled from their tiny bosoms, to the fullest, and reluctantly parted company when the adjourning hour arrived, though promising to meet again soon.
Misses Minnie CLINE and Cora LEWIS, of Marion, paid Carterville a visit last Saturday, and returned home Sunday noon. We trust they will come again.
A party of young ladies consisting of Misses Flora DAVIS, Jennie LEWIS, Cornelia BROWN, Minnie CLINE, Cora LEWIS, and Mrs. T.G. MATHEWS, visited the Harrison shaft, near Mt. Carbon, last Saturday. They took their dinners with them and enjoyed a nice little basket picnic all by themselves, after which they captured the engineer and came home on the engine and had their dinners eaten by the railroad hands.
Mrs. Alice ALEXANDER, of Carbondale, was in our town over Sunday last.
We hope Chas LEE and George MOORE had a pleasant trip over to our city and back to Marion last Sunday.
Mr. CANN, of this place, can make fun at a party; we’ve seen him fried.
S.H. BUNDY, Jr., of whose illness we spoke last week, is on the mend.
Henry GUNSTER seems no better than when we wrote last.
Carterville can now compete, in a legal sense, with her sister cities, as our bar has lately received an acquisition in the person of Mr. J.M. BAKER, a talented young lawyer, to whom we extend the hand of fellowship and give our earnest wish for future success.
We learn that Thos. HILL will move his barber shop to the McCarty salon building this week.
Thos. HILTON informs us that the paper will be published in Carterville next week. Joy! Joy!
LAKE CREEK LORE
Martin FUER has moved to Jeffersonville. He didn’t like country life; would rather live in a large town.
Mr. WASTIER died last Thursday. He was over seventy years of age and wasn’t sick but a few days previous to his death. He has been living with Peter WASTIER, who took the very best of care of him during his old age.
E.L. DARROW is building an addition to his dry goods and grocery store. His business has improved so fast that he is compelled to enlarge his building. This does not look much like hard times.
Stephen HARRISON happened to very bad luck. His kitchen and smoke house caught fire and burned down. It is supposed that some one robbed the smokehouse and then set fire to it to cover suspicion. Nothing was saved that amounted to anything. The best thing to do is to insure with Jeff BINCKLEY, and then you are safe.
A strange wedding occurred here Thursday last. Mr. Henry H__, Sr., 73 years old, and Mrs. RICHEY, a widow lady. Quite a happy couple.
Wiley HORREL died in Kansas. He went to his brother’s to see if it wouldn’t improve his health. When he got there he was quite low, caused from traveling, and died shortly after his arrival at his brother’s house. Mr. J.L. HORREL, deceased’s brother, took the remains to Frankfort, Franklin county, where his people live and the funeral took place there under the direction of the Masons, and was largely attended. He leaves a wife and family and many friends to mourn his loss. He was a good citizen and well liked by all.
John CLAYTON died March 22d at his father’s. He was a young man of good moral beliefs. His funeral took place at the Williams Prairie church, March 23d at 11 o’clock.
The cold snap has killed the peaches and cherries on Sam JONES’ farm. He says his wheat crop is injured from the freeze also.
George FRY’s oldest child departed this life.
Just take notice to Webster DUNCAN’s new hat. It makes him look like a Jew.
LOCAL EVENTS
Mr. Frank HALL made us a business call last Saturday. Call again.
We noticed Mr. Willis ALLEN, of Carbondale, on our streets Saturday last.
Our genial young friend Charley BURTON, of Carbondale, visited friends and relatives in our city the latter part of last week.
W.B. MEREDITH informs us that his post office address is South Bend, Nebraska.
A.M. ASKEW had a business call in DuQuoin last week.
Thomps. PULLEY, March 20, from Leadville, Colorado, writes: “Send me the Monitor. This country is full of republicans.”
Messrs. Chas. LEE and George MOORE made a business(?) trip to Carterville Sunday.
Miss Bettie GODDARD has been visiting friends in the country for the past few days.
Misses Minnie CLINE and Cora LEWIS made a visit to Carterville Saturday last.
Miss Belle DAVIS is visiting friends and relatives in Carbondale this week.
Mr. G.O. MITCHELL, of Corinth, made us a business call on Saturday last.
Mr. R.W. BURNS, of Carterville proposes to keep posted, so subscribed for the Monitor last Saturday.
Our enterprising leader, B. HOLLAND, has built a shop on the east side of the square. He will move into his new quarters soon.
Rev. C. NASH, presiding elder of the M.E. church, will preach at that church to-morrow (Friday) evening. All should attend.
We received a very pleasant call on Saturday last from J.M. KILBRETH, of Wolf Creek.
Hon J. Wesley TRAMMELL was in town last week, enjoying health and happiness.
Esq. J.H. REYNOLDS has disposed of his shipping interest in Carterville.
Mr. M.J. WESTBROOK has been in the banking business for several days.
Mayor GODDARD has for several days been under the painful influence of a bone fellon.
The tax collector, Mr. DUNCAN, spent Friday last in Carterville, and collected eight hundred dollars. Carterville will have quite a small delinquent this year.
Our young friend, Charley DUNAWAY, Tuesday bought that dashing pair of bays of Shannon HOLLAND, and neatly dressed in that fine set of double harness he had made at Mr. DUNSTON’s, at a cost of $65.00, has now the finest rig in the county. They are high steppers, and Charley loves to sit behind them.
Mr. Hardin GOODALL writes home that he is improving, and is now better than at any time since he went to Battle Creek, Michigan.
Hon. John S. CRUM, of Vienna, member of State Board of Equalization, was in Marion last week looking after the Southern Illinois Immigration society. Mr. CRUM was one of the first to put the society in motion, and feels a deep interest in its success.
A.M. ASKEW has ordered us to send the Monitor regularly to John S. EUBANKS, Ashland, Oregon in order that he may keep apace with current events occurring in this part of the world. Sensible idea.
Warren WALKER closed his school at Blankenship school house, one mile west of Marion, last Saturday. The day was devoted to exercises which proved interesting. The number present, (including the interested visitor) was very large, and the great obstacle in the way was that but a small percent present could find room in the house.
A.M. ASKEW and Mr. A.G. PAYNE gave the Monitor a very pleasant call Tuesday last. Mr. PAYNE, in partnership with his sons, is running the Crainville flouring grist mill, for which A.M. ASKEW & Co. are sole agents in Marion, and keep constantly on hand flour and meal from theses celebrated mills.
Anchor Lodge, No. 454 I.O.G.T. of this city, elected the following delegates on last Friday night to attend the district lodge, when meets at Murphysboro on April 11th and 12th: Geo. H. GOODALL, W.P. MOORE, W.H. WARDER and Frank COPELAND.